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El filtrador acusado de Discord, Jack Teixeira, cita a Trump al pedir ser enjuiciado en libertad

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:51 GMT

(CNN) — El miembro de la Guardia Nacional Aérea de Massachusetts que está acusado de publicar un gran número de documentos clasificados en las redes sociales le pidió este lunes a un juez que reconsiderara su detención, señalando que está acusado de los mismos cargos federales que el expresidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, y que los fiscales no se opusieron a su liberación.En mayo, un juez de Massachusetts dictaminó que Jack Teixeira, de 21 años, permanecería en la cárcel mientras espera el juicio por cargos en virtud de la Ley de Espionaje después de que los fiscales argumentaran que manejó insensiblemente información de seguridad nacional altamente confidencial durante su breve mandato en la Guardia Nacioal. El juez de instrucción, David Hennessy, dijo que Teixeira representaba una amenaza continua para la seguridad nacional.Los abogados de Teixeira argumentaron en una nueva presentación este lunes que el juez debería revertir su decisión de mantener detenido a Teixeir...

Fairfax County’s ‘most wanted’ who was ‘playing games’ with police indicted on murder charge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:51 GMT

A Virginia man who police once considered Fairfax County’s most wanted has been indicted for killing a man last October.Kyjuan Trott-McLean, 43, of Alexandria, is accused of killing Brandon Wims, 31, last October. Fairfax County police said he opened fire on Wims’ vehicle from a car near a Mount Vernon area apartment complex.Wims was with two others in the vehicle when shots rang out around the Old Mill Gardens apartment complex. He was shot several times and died at the hospital.“The death of Brandon Wims is a tragedy,” Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano said in a statement.It took police almost three months to catch and arrest Trott-McLean.Before his arrest, Trott-McClean was listed as Fairfax County’s “most wanted,” with a $1,000 reward for information that could lead to catching him. Fairfax County police Chief Kevin Davis said police were aware that Trott-McClean knew he was wanted.Trott-McLean was “playing...

Bank of America: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:51 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bank of America Corp. (BAC) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $7.41 billion.The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank said it had earnings of 88 cents per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 84 cents per share.The nation’s second-largest bank posted revenue of $43.39 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $25.2 billion, also beating Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $24.97 billion.Bank of America shares have decreased 11% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P’s 500 index has climbed 18%. The stock has declined almost 9% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BAC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BACSource

Colorado In-N-Out Burger employees barred from wearing masks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:51 GMT

(KTLA) – In-N-Out Burger has informed employees in five states, including Colorado, that they will no longer be allowed to wear medical masks unless they have a note from their doctor, according to a company memo leaked on Twitter earlier this month.  “We are introducing new mask guidelines that emphasize the importance of customer service and the ability to show our Associates’ smiles and other facial features while considering the health and well-being of all individuals,” the memo reads.  The new rule goes into effect on Aug. 14, according to the memo, and is aimed at workers in Texas, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona and Utah. Workers in California and Oregon who would like to protect themselves from COVID-19 and other illnesses by wearing a medical mask will still be allowed to do so, the L.A. Times reported.  In-N-Out employees who have a “specific medical condition or health concern that requires them to wear a mask” will have to provide a “valid medical note” to their sto...

Who sponsored Mayor Mike Johnston's inauguration party?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Mike Johnston is officially the new mayor of Denver.Johnston took the oath of office in a Monday morning ceremony at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. And on Monday night, he's set to celebrate in a public party funded by dozens of sponsors — especially those in the world of real estate and development. Watch: Mike Johnston sworn in as Denver mayor Dubbed the Denver Vibes Festival, it will be held at Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station on Monday night. The event starts at 5 p.m., with Johnston scheduled to speak at 8:45 p.m.The event will feature 13 musical acts and around 50 local artists and vendors. To put on the show, Johnston's inauguration committee arranged dozens of sponsors, with Amazon, Comcast and United Airlines featured most prominently on the list. Event partners include AEG Presents, Fireside at Five and Youth on Record.FOX31 took a look at who's forking up for the new mayor's inauguration party. They're grouped here according to the category to which they'...

Miranda Lambert pauses concert to call out selfie-takers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:51 GMT

(CNN) — Miranda Lambert just wants to sing her songs, and she wants her concertgoers to put their phones down to listen.The opposite was the case during her performance in Las Vegas on Sunday, where video footage from the concert shows the country star stopping mid-song because some audience members were taking selfies and distracting her.“I’m going to stop right here for a sec,” Lambert said while singing her ballad “Tin Man.”She is then seen pointing into the audience while saying, “these girls are worried about their selfie and not listening to the song and it’s pissing me off a little bit.”“I don’t like it – at all,” she said adding, “We’re here to hear some country music tonight, I’m singing some country damn music. Shall we start again?”The Las Vegas audience showed their support for the Grammy-winner by applauding her remarks, as Lambert then continued singing the song she had paused.CNN has reached out to a representative for Lambert for comment.Lambert’s remarks were met wi...

Mystery cylinder on Western Australia beach likely space junk, authorities say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:51 GMT

Hong Kong (CNN) — A mystery object that washed ashore on Australia’s western coast sparking a flurry of local excitement and speculation over its origin is most likely space junk, police said Tuesday.Since it has turned up on a beach at Green Head, a coastal town 250 kilometers (155 miles) north of Perth, the copper-colored cylinder had drawn in curious local residents eager to catch a glimpse of the unidentified object.Speculation also erupted online with people posting a host of theories about where it might have come from.The Western Australia Police Force said in a statement on Tuesday that the item is believed to be “space debris”, echoing similar comments from the country’s space agency which was working on the same hypothesis.Police were initially cautious, throwing up a cordon around the object and telling locals to keep away.But in a new update on Tuesday, police said an analysis by the Department of Fire and Emergency Service and Chemistry Centre of Western Australia had f...

As e-cigarette use grows, more research needed on long-term effects of vaping

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:51 GMT

As the number of young people using electronic nicotine delivery systems grows, so does evidence that e-cigarettes may be harmful to human health. More studies are needed to determine the long-term impact these devices may have on the heart and lungs, according to a new science report.The scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published Monday in the journal Circulation, highlights the latest usage data and scientific evidence showing health effects of e-cigarette use, also called vaping. It also recommends research priorities to better understand how these products may affect people’s health over time.“E-cigarettes deliver numerous substances into the body that are potentially harmful, including chemicals and other compounds that are likely not known to or understood by the user,” Dr. Jason J. Rose, chair of the statement writing committee, said in a news release. He is an associate professor of medicine and the associate dean of innovation and ...

Miami Beach Deputy Chief Wayne Jones appointed to become city’s first Black police chief

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:51 GMT

Deputy Chief of Police Wayne Jones could become the first Black police chief in the city’s 108-year history if approved by the city commission. City Manager Alina Hudak announced the appointment on Monday, stating that Jones, a dedicated 27-year veteran of the department, is the “right person at the right time” for the position. Pending approval by the City Commission on July 26, Jones is expected to assume the role in September, replacing retiring Chief Richard Clements. Hudak has expressed her confidence in Jones’ leadership abilities and said it is intended for Clements to serve as an adviser during the transition period until October 31. This significant move highlights the city’s commitment to embracing diversity and represents a historic milestone for the Miami Beach Police Department. “Throughout the interview process, members of the command staff consistently expressed their support and respect for [Jones] in his role as Deputy Chief and p...

No winner: Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:51 GMT

ST. JOSEPH. Mo. — The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing.No ticket for Monday’s drawing matched the white balls 5, 8, 9, 17, 41 and red Powerball 21. The jackpot was estimated at $900 million.The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the seventh highest in U.S. history and the third largest for Powerball. Ticket buyers have a chance at $1 billion paid out in yearly increments or a $516.8 million one-time lump sum before taxes.Three people won $2 million after matching all five numbers plus the Power Play, lottery officials said. The winning tickets were sold in Arkansas, Georgia and Texas.Five people won $1 million after matching all five numbers. The winning tickets were sold in Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, New York and Pennsylvania.The game’s abysmal odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to build big prizes that draw more players. The largest Powerball jackpot was $2.04 b...